hCG Figs and Tangy Yoghurt

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A super recipe to have once in a while. Yes figs are allowed sparingly.

Ingredients

4 fresh figs soft to the touch

4 mint sprigs for garnish optional

2 tbsp natural fat free plain yoghurt2 tsp crushed almonds

2 tsp fresh lime juiceInstructions

Partially cut figs into quarters as above.

Method

Place each one on a separate serving dish.

Mix the yoghurt & crushed almonds and spoon a dollop on to each fig.

Drizzle a little lime juice over each one and allow them to rest a few minutes before serving.

Garnish with a bruised mint sprig.

Enjoy a little something different.

hCG Diet Zucchini Fritters and Red Pepper Relish

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These versatile zucchini fritters are so quick and easy it is worth cooking up a bigger batch.  They’re so handy for breakfast served just on their own. Total Time 6 minutes Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 2 cup zucchini grated
  • 3 free range eggs
  • ½ tbsp coconut oil for cooking
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • 1 flat tsp sodium fre chicken stock powder 
  • Ground pepper

Roast Red Pepper relish 

  • 2 large red red peppers
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 onion chopped finely
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • ½ tsp himalayan pink sea salt
  • ½ tsp stevia 
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar

Instructions

Fritters

  • In a bowl combine the zucchini, eggs, nutmeg, stock powder and ground pepper.  Stir until well mixed.
  • Heat oil in a large non stick frying pan over a high heat.  Mould the mix into balls, drop into the pan and press flat, then reduce heat to medium.  When brown on one side turn over and cook other side.
  • Serve topped with roasted red pepper relish.

Relish (optional)

  • Remove the seed and core from the red peppers.  Place under a hot grill until the skin starts to blister and blackens slightly. Then remove and wrap individually in cling wrap and leave for several minutes to ‘sweat’.   Unwrap and peel the skin off the peppers, then chop the flesh.  Add this to a sauce pan with all the other ingredients. Bring to the boil and cook for 30 minutes, or until a chutney-like consistency is reached.  Check taste – if not sweet enough you may need to add a little more Stevia powderstir well.  Pour into sterilised containers, seal and refrigerate.

Notes

If you have time though you could add a couple of rashers of smoked turkey or chicken to make a really scrumptious breakfast. For lunch they are your protein source, just add a green salad.For another quick change add some roasted vegetables and the humble zucchini fritter becomes a great dinner.  The roasted red pepper relish can be made in larger batches and kept in the fridge. If time is your challenge you can buy relish, just check the sugar content.Cooking and preparation time: fritters (6 minutes) – relish (45 minutes)

hCG Diet Southwest Egg Bake

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Hcg Diet Journey: Phase 3 Egg Casserole

Southwest Egg Bake

Awesome brekkie recipe because it does not contain any starches. Serves 6-8.

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 4 egg whites
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ red bell pepper, diced
  • ½ green bell pepper, diced
  • ½ medium white onion, diced
  • 6 strips turkey bacon, chopped
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
  • ¾ cup pepper cheese, grated
  • sour cream (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Whisk eggs and egg whites with cayenne in a bowl. Set aside.
  2. Sauté the peppers, onions and bacon in a pan until veggies are tender and turkey bacon is cooked.
  3. Combine egg mixture, pepper mixture, canned tomatoes, and cheese in a baking dish.
  4. Bake at 260 degrees for 35-45 minutes or until inserted knife comes out clean.
  5. Serve topped with sliced avocado, sour cream, and hot sauce to taste.

hCG Diet Mexican Omelette Bake

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A hearty family brekkie 🙂

Ingredients:

·       2 Eggs

·       6 Egg Whites

·       3 tbsp vegetable broth

·       2 cups diced leeks

·       3 stalks chopped green onions

·       2 tbsp canned diced tomatoes

·       1 tsp smoked paprika

·       1/2 tsp garlic powder

·       1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder

·       1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

·       1/4 tsp dried oregano

·       3/4 tsp salt

·       2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley

·       1/2 cup button mushrooms cleaned, stemmed and chopped

 Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Add vegetable broth to an 8-inch ovenproof skillet over medium heat.

Add leeks and green onion (add mushrooms for AP now), cooking until softened, approximately 3 to 4 minutes.

Add tomatoes, smoked paprika, garlic powder, chipotle chili powder, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, salt and fresh parsley. Cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs and egg whites together. Pour eggs over onion and leek mixture. Cook without stirring for 2 minutes. Gently stir. Cook for another minute without stirring. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until firm or set throughout. Cool for 5 minutes in pan. Cut into 6 wedges. Serve warm.

hCG Diet Phase 3 Recipe: Tropical Fruit Salad

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Because of the high sugar content, the sweeter fruits are only allowed in the 2nd 3 weeks of the hCG maintenance. 

This fresh, healthy fruit salad is perfect for summer!  You can make-and-take this recipe to a party or event without anyone even knowing it’s a lower-carb “diet” recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 kiwi fruit
  • ½ cup grapes
  • ¼ cup pineapple
  • ¼ cup honeydew melon
  • ¼ cup watermelon (seedless is preferred)
  • 1 small apple (any variety)
  • 1-2 packets powdered stevia
  • 1 tbsp all-natural orange juice*

Instructions

  1. To start making this recipe, you’ll need a sharp knife and a cutting board.
  2. Peel skin off the kiwi, slice into ¼-inch slices, add to a large bowl.
  3. Slice grape in half (if desired), add to bowl. 
  4. Peel, core, and chop the pineapple into 1-inch pieces, add to bowl.
  5. Slice, remove rind and seeds of honeydew melon, chop into 1-inch pieces, add to bowl.
  6. Slice, remove rind and seeds of watermelon, chop into 1-inch pieces, add to bowl. 
  7. Peel, remove the core, and dice the apple into ½-inch pieces, add to bowl.
  8. Sprinkle with the stevia packet(s) while stirring together.
  9. Slowly pour the orange juice over the mixture and stir again.
  10. Cover with lid (or clear plastic wrap) and place in the fridge for at least 1 hour to let the fruit combine and become juicy.*
  11. Remove from fridge and enjoy! 

Recipe Notes

This recipe makes 4 servings. To make this recipe for lunches, simply divide the recipe into small, individual storage containers with lids, cover, and place in fridge until ready to eat.

*Orange juice that is all-natural should not contain any added sugars. If you are not patient enough to wait for the fruit to settle in the refrigerator, just omit the orange juice from the recipe.

hCG Recipe | Strawberry Kiwi Stevia Soda

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The more Zero or Zero-ISH calorie items we can have available on hCG, the better in my mind. It’s like one of the only ways to stay sane.

Ingredients

Vegan, Gluten free∙ Serves 1

Produce

  • 2 Kiwis
  • 2 Strawberries
  • Fresh wateer

Condiments

  • 2 scoops Stevia, powdered

Mix up and have a tasty breakfast drink.

hCG RECIPE | BROILED CINNAMON VANILLA GRAPEFRUIT W/ STEVIA

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INGREDIENTS

1 grapefruit cut in half or slices
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon or 2 drops liquid cinnamon
stevia1/4 tsp 
Add a dash of vanilla powder/ or vanilla extract
1/2 scoop powdered stevia

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Place grapefruit halves or slices on a foil lined sheet tray and turn on the oven broiler to heat
  2. Mix together remaining ingredients in a small bowl then sprinkle on top of grapefruits evenly
  3. Place under broiler for about 3-5 minutes or until tops begin to brown slightly

hCG Diet Iced Fruity Green Tea.. Bettabods

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Ingredients

1 cup water

5 green tea bags

2 lemons, juiced

5 droppers full of Stevia, plain or flavored

Steps

  1. Boil water.  
  2. Soak tea bags for 3-5 min.  
  3. Pour into 2 quart pitcher and fill with water.  
  4. Add juice of lemons and Stevia.  
  5. Serve cold.  
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hCG phase 2 3 4 Low-Carb Cauliflower Hash Browns

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Delicious cauliflower pancakes that you can enjoy by themselves or with homemade mayonnaise or a hearty salad, or serve as a side dish, just like hash browns.

Ingredients

450 g cauliflowers

3 eggs

½ yellow onion, grated

1 teaspoon salt

2 pinches pepper

110 g coconut oil for frying

Instructions

Remove the cauliflower leaves and shred an appropriate amount of cauliflower coarsely. Save the rest of the cauliflower for another time.

Mix the shredded cauliflower with the other ingredients in a bowl and let sit for 5–10 minutes.

Melt a generous amount of coconut oil on medium heat in a big sauce pan. The cooking process will go quicker if you plan to have room for 3–4 pancakes (about 3–4 inches) at a time. Use the oven on low heat to keep the first batches of pancakes warm while you make the others.

Place mounds of the grated cauliflower mix in the frying pan and flatten them carefully until they measure about 3–4 inches in diameter.

Fry for 4–5 minutes on each side, adjust the heat so that they don’t burn. Be patient, if you flip the pancakes too soon they may fall apart.

Serving suggestions: Enjoy them as they are with homemade mayonnaise or spicy butter and leafy greens. Or have as a side dish, a great option to hash browns.

hCG Phase 3 and 4 Dairy-free Coconut Cream with Berries

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Miss yogurt in the morning? Try these three delicious dairy-free options with berries and coconut flavor!

Ingredients

  • 100 ml coconut cream
  • 20 g fresh strawberries
  • 1 pinch vanilla extract
With Raspberries

  • 100 ml coconut cream
  • 20 g Fresh raspberries
  • 1 pinch vanilla extract
With Blueberries

  • 100 ml coconut cream
  • 50 g blueberries
  • 1 pinch vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Mix together with a stick blender.